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Secret Santa
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Secret Santa

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

In Canadian English, this word typically means...

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Movie: “Our Little Secret”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

Movie: “Our Little Secret”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

One of Netflix’s most recent Christmas movies stars beloved American actress Lindsay Lohan and lauded Broadway star…

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to give out
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

to give out

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means...

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BOOK: “The Gift of the Magi”
Brandon Douglas Brandon Douglas

BOOK: “The Gift of the Magi”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

This novel is a Christmas classic that can help you to practice your English by…

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Black Friday In Canada
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Black Friday In Canada

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

Black Friday is a holiday in the United States that takes place every year the day after...

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